Eight must-see festive themed shows

The festive season is in full swing, which means, like most parents, you are probably  running out of ideas to keep your children entertained.

The malls are crazy, the beach is packed, and the grandparents are recovering from your children’s last visit and avoiding your calls.

You are seconds away from going insane, and with just a few days until Christmas there is still so much to do.  

How will you keep your children preoccupied until then? Showmax has you covered.  

Showmax has a great online catalogue of Christmas-themed shows that are perfect for the festive season.

Some of your children’s favourite cartoon characters have special holiday-themed episodes that will provide hours of festive joy.

Here’s a look at some of the shows on offer. Don’t forget, DStv premium customers access all the shows at no extra cost! Click here to find out more.

1. My Little Pony – Friendship is Magic: Hearth’s Warming Eve

Season 2, episode 11: The Mane Six (Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rarity) prepare for the traditional Hearth’s Warming Eve pageant by putting on a play about the founding of Equestria. Watch now.

2. Bubble Guppies: Happy Holidays, Mr Grumpfish!  

Season 2, episode 2: Everyone is in the holiday spirit, except Mr Grumpfish. Can Molly, Gil, Deema, Oona, Nonny, Goby and Bubble Puppy find the one thing what will brighten his mood? How about turning his house into a gingerbread house, complete with marshmallow frosting? Watch now.

3. Pingu: Pingu’s Family Celebrate Christmas 

Season 2, episode 7: See how the lovable Pingu and his sister Pinga and his mom and dad prepare for Christmas celebrations by buying a tree, making biscuits, putting wrapped presents under the tree and singing carols. This sweet series without any dialogue is a timeless classic, and a favourite for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Watch now.

4. iCarly: iChristmas

Season 2, episode 9: When Spencer creates an electromagnetic Christmas tree that bursts into flames, Carly makes a wish – that Spencer was “normal”. And that’s where this episode takes a turn for the magical, complete with a guardian angel (called Mitch) and a journey into an alternate reality for Carly, who realises that everything is perfect just the way it is. Watch now.

5. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa 

Season 1, episode 18: When Santa’s sleigh breaks down, it’s up to Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald and Daisy to rescue him and get him back on his way to delivering gifts. Watch now.

6. PJ Masks: Gekko Saves Christmas 

Season 1, episode 12: While trying to learn to ice skate with Amaya and Connor, Greg realises that all the Christmas decorations in town are missing. That night, Gekko, Owlette and Catboy set out to defeat Luna Girl, who’s stealing all the magic – and presents – of Christmas. Watch now.

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7. Peppa Pig: Snow 

Season 1, episode 26: It’s snowing today! Peppa and George go outside in their hats, scarves and gloves, and build a snowman – but he needs a hat and scarf and gloves, too… But where will they find some for him? Watch now.

8. Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas 

Season 1, episode 11: Santa’s sleigh crashes in Adventure Bay on Christmas Eve. Can the pups round up the reindeer, collect all the presents, find the magic star and fix the sleigh so that Christmas comes to Adventure Bay? Watch now.